SABRES’ 2012-13 SEASON BEGINS SUNDAY, JAN. 20

BUFFALO, N.Y. (January 18, 2013) --- The Buffalo Sabres will open their 2012-13 regular-season schedule on Sunday, Jan. 20 at 12:30 p.m. against the Philadelphia Flyers. Some pertinent information related to Buffalo’s home opener is below:

Doors at First Niagara Center will open at 10:15 a.m. Sunday for the 12:30 p.m. puck drop. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to ensure smooth entry into the arena and parking lots.

The Sabres Store will be open at 9 a.m. Sunday and will be offering its Fan Appreciation Sale through the duration of the game. The sale offers fans a 50% discount on all merchandise in the store.

Two lucky fans, Nancy Saia of Buffalo and James Kretz of Tonawanda, will drop a ceremonial puck prior to Sunday’s game to officially open the Sabres’ 2012-13 season. Saia, a Sabres season-ticket holder, and Kretz, a member of the Blue & Gold Club, were both selected at random to participate in the pregame ceremony.